Mountain Valley Turkey Trot
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Mountain Valley Turkey Trot
The Mountain Valley Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving day fun run and walk held on 11/21/2026. The event is a 3.2 mile (5K) course through Island City, Oregon, beginning and ending at the Mountain Valley Therapy parking lot at 2519 Cove Ave, La Grande, OR 97850.
The event is presented as an all-ages family tradition organized by MVT/MVFH. Entry information notes a standard registration fee of $20 and a team registration option priced at $10 per team member. Registration opens on 7/14/2026.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Union County Friday Backpack Program. The program is a La Grande based nonprofit that works to prevent weekend hunger among elementary students K–5 across Union County. It packs and distributes weekend food bags through elementary schools in La Grande, Island City, Elgin, Imbler, Cove, Union, and North Powder. The program serves students in a district where about 60 percent qualify for free or reduced price meals during the school year.
The event description identifies the race as a family oriented fund raiser that supports local efforts to provide supplemental food to children outside of school. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
